Objective I can recognize the major beliefs of the five major world religions.

Focus Question In your own words, define what religion means.

Definition of Religion from Dictionary.com Definition of Denomination from Dictionary.com

Key Terms – Your Definition Monotheism Polytheism Reincarnation Karma

Monotheism Definition is the belief in the existence of a single (one) GOD. Christians, Muslims, and Jews believe in one God.

Polytheism belief in or worship of more than one god Hinduism and Buddhism believe in more than one god.

Reincarnation Reincarnation (rebirth) when the soul or spirit, after death, is believed to return to live in a new human body, or, in some belief systems, either as a human being, an animal or a plant. Buddhist and Hindus believe in this concept

Karma action, seen as bringing upon oneself inevitable results, good or bad, either in this life or in a reincarnation Buddhists and Hindus believe in this principle

Christianity Over 2.1 billion followers of this world religion Largest religion in the world Provide 6 examples of Christian denominations:

What are the beliefs of Christianity? All believers are promised everlasting life.

Beliefs of Christians What is the Christian Holy Book? Are Christians monotheistic or polytheistic? Who was their founder or major leader? Where did Christianity originate/ main location today?

Beliefs of Christians Where do they worship? Describe the house of worship?

In what areas of the world is Christianity practiced? What is the dominant religion practiced in the United States?

Buddhism Has million followers World’s oldest universal religion and is the second fastest growing religion Karma is one of their beliefs

Beliefs of Buddhism Nirvana is a spiritual height

Beliefs of Buddhists What is the Buddhist Holy Book? Who was their founder or major leader? Are Buddhists monotheistic or polytheistic? Where did Buddhism originate/main location today?

Beliefs of Buddhists Where do they worship? Describe the house of worship?

What percent of the world’s population practiced Buddhism in 2012? How many people practiced Buddhism in2012?

Hinduism million followers Believe the body is a temple One of the world’s oldest religions

Beliefs of Hinduism Making life better for others (living a good life makes things better for themselves)

Beliefs of Hindus What is the Hindu Holy Book? Who was their founder or major leader? Are Hindus monotheistic or polytheistic? Where did Hinduism originate/main location today?

Beliefs of Hindus Where do they worship? Describe the house of worship?

Name two areas, of the world, where the percentage of Hindus is between 1 and 5 percent. In which country is the population of Hindus over 70 percent?

Islam 1.3 billion followers 2 nd largest religion in the world Followers are called Muslims

Beliefs of Islam Muslims learn that life on earth is a period of testing and preparation for the life to come.

Beliefs of Islam 5 Pillars of Islam are: 1) Profession of Faith 2) 5 prayers daily 3) giving to the poor (alms giving) 4) fasting during Ramadan (holy month) 5) pilgrimage to Mecca

Beliefs of Muslims What is the Muslim Holy Book? Who was their founder or major leader? Are Muslims monotheistic or polytheistic? Where did Islam originate/main location today?

Beliefs of Muslims Where do they worship? Describe the house of worship?

Which area has more than 200 million Muslim followers? Which continent has less than 500,000 Muslim followers?

Judaism Has 15.1 million followers Religion of just one people: the Jews Followers are called Hebrews Christianity and Islam developed from it

Beliefs of Judaism Judaism teaches that death is not the end and there is life to come.

Beliefs of Judaism What is the Jewish Holy Book? Who was their founder or major leader? Are Jews monotheistic or polytheistic? Where did Judaism originate/main location today?

Beliefs of Judaism Where do they worship? Describe the house of worship?

In the United States, what percentage of the population is Jewish? Where does the Jewish religion rank among the other religions practiced in the United States?

Conclusion Name the religions that are polytheistic and the religions that are monotheistic. Name two things that you learned about world religions.